R. B. Fallen, 72, machine operator for railroads

PLYMOUTH R.B. Fallen, 72, of Plymouth, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 28, 2006, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Fallen was born Oct. 2, 1934, in Wolfe County, Ky., son of the late, John and Bonnie Lou Fallen.
He moved from Kentucky to Norwalk in 1966. He also lived in the New London and Willard areas. R.B. was a machine operator for the B&O Railroad and CSX Railroad, retiring after 22 years.
He had a country band called The Country Ramblers for many years. He then went to bluegrass gospel and had his own group called The Glory Land Singers. He was a member of House of Prayer Church in North Fairfield. He had a radio program on channel WLRD 96.9 every Sunday morning for six years.
Mr. Fallen is survived by his wife of 24 years, Anna (Scyoc) Fallen; daughters, Rosa (Wayne) King of Norwalk and Lisa Hartman of Willard; son, Bill (Ronnie) Hartman of Fitchville; daughter-in-law, Jackie Hartman of Fitchville; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie Bothun of Winchester, Ky.; and a brother, Scotty Fallen of Winchester, Ky.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Fallen; son, Fred Hartman, II; sister, Lilly Collinsworth; and brothers Corbett, Ray, J.C., James and Denny Fallen.
Friends may call 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 until the time of funeral services 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at the House of Prayer, Ohio 162, North Fairfield. The Rev. Dan Clouse will officiate and burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven. (T-G 11/29/06)